Asus Chromebook Flip CM3vsAcer Spin 3

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Asus
ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3
Chromebook Flip CM3

Quick Stats

The Asus Chromebook Flip CM3's performance is decent and adequate for its price point overall.
The Asus Chromebook Flip CM3 has a sturdy build quality with some cheap-looking plastic, overall decent construction is the key takeaway.
The Asus Chromebook Flip CM3 features a bright 12-inch touchscreen with a native resolution of 1366 x 912 pixels.
The ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3 boasts a sleek design with notable features including touchscreen display.
Acer
Acer Spin 3
Spin 3

Quick Stats

The Acer Spin 3's decent but non-exceptional performance is sufficient for everyday use and basic creative tasks.
The Acer Spin 3 boasts an impressive build quality with a sturdy, metal-coated design.
The Acer Spin 3's display excels with excellent color accuracy and smooth touch capabilities, despite some brightness limitations.
The Acer Spin 3 boasts an impressive display with 100% sRGB color rating and IPS panel technology.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Asus Chromebook Flip CM3
#798
Acer Spin 3
Winner
#796
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Asus Chromebook Flip CM3
#740
Acer Spin 3
#660
Winner
Display
Asus Chromebook Flip CM3
#603
Acer Spin 3
#554
Winner
Performance
Asus Chromebook Flip CM3
#833
Acer Spin 3
#774
Winner
Build
Asus Chromebook Flip CM3
#13
Winner
Acer Spin 3
#105
Features
Asus Chromebook Flip CM3
#694
Acer Spin 3
#655
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Asus ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3
Acer Acer Spin 3
up to 8GB
up to 16GB
up to 128GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Mediatek MT8183
Intel Core i3-1005G1
Arm Mali-G57 MC5
Intel UHD Graphics G1
N/A
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe slots See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Asus Chromebook Flip CM3

Strengths

The Asus Flip CM3 is a fully convertible Chromebook with a 12 inch touchscreen and a 3x2 aspect ratio, making it perfect for productivity and immersive viewing.
The device weighs only 1.13 kg (2.49 pounds), making it extremely lightweight and portable.
The screen gets bright enough to be used in various lighting conditions, and the three by two aspect ratio means less scrolling when working on documents.
The battery life is excellent, allowing you to get through light use on one day and into a second day without any bother.
The speakers deliver decent sound for a small Chromebook, making it perfect for casual listening.

Weaknesses

The keyboard takes some getting used to due to the cramped layout caused by the three by two screen ratio, but it's not impossible to get used to.
The trackpad feels loose and unresponsive compared to other similar Chromebooks, which can be frustrating for some users.
Some models come with a stylus in the box, while others do not, so you'll need to check what you're getting.
The processor (Mediatek MT8192) has an update end-of-life date of June 2029, which might be a concern for some users who want longer-term support.
The webcam is basic and lacks a privacy slider, but it's decent enough for casual use.

Acer Spin 3

Strengths

The build is high quality with most of the laptop having a metallic coating finish.
The display has great color accuracy, a crisp resolution, and decent brightness.
The keyboard and trackpad are good, making it suitable for content creation or creative users.
There's plenty of I/O ports to ensure you'll never run out of them.
The laptop is quiet when fans aren't spinning loudly.
It can handle gaming with games like GTA 5 running at a steady 30+ frames per second.
It has a great touch experience with no visible latency and smooth operation.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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Asus Chromebook Flip CM3

The Asus Chromebook Flip CM3 is a fully convertible Chromebook with a 12-inch touchscreen and a 3x2 aspect ratio, making it an ideal travel companion. Weighing just 1.13 kg, this sleek and premium device features a Mediatek MT8192 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. With its decent port selection and long update life until June 2029, the CM3 Flip is a compelling competitor to other budget-friendly Chromebooks like the Acer Spin 311.

Acer Spin 3

The Acer Spin 3 is a versatile 2-in-1 laptop that checks many boxes for content creators and users alike. With its high-quality build featuring a metallic coating finish, the device exudes professionalism. A great display boasts crisp resolution and decent color accuracy, while the keyboard and trackpad offer a satisfying typing experience. However, the laptop's performance is average, with thermal throttling and battery life being areas of improvement.

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